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Parenting For The PresentEileen Kennedy-Moore- Dr. FriendtasticTo kick off Season 8, we’re excited to welcome our "friend," Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD. Eileen is the creator of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic podcast, where she answers kids' questions about making and keeping friends. She’s also the author of several books for children and parents, and has delivered an inspiring TEDx talk. This podcast has taught us so much about what it truly means to be a friend. Eileen discussed important topics like conflict, bullying, and how these issues affect not only children but parents too. She explained that we shouldn’t aim for transactional friendships and emphas...2025-03-0250 min
Post Traumatic ParentingDeveloping Friendship Skills in Kids: A Guide for Post-Traumatic Parents with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-MooreAre you curious about developing friendship skills in kids? Join me in today's episode as I explore this vital topic with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a renowned psychologist and author. We'll dive into the common myths surrounding children's self-esteem and why these misconceptions might be holding them back. You'll discover how focusing on connection, competence, and choice can help your child develop a healthy sense of self and navigate social challenges with confidence.We'll also tackle the crucial distinction between bullying and ordinary meanness, offering strategies for parents to address each situation appropriately. For post-traumatic...2024-12-0438 min
Raising AthletesRaising Confident Kids: Tips from Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore | EP 130Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, (also known as “Dr. Friendtastic”) is an author, psychologist, and mom of four, based in Princeton, NJ. She is the creator of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic podcast, where she answers questions from children about making and keeping friends. Her blog, Growing Friendships, on Psychology Today, has over 5 million views. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has been featured many times in major media, including Live with Kelly and Ryan and The New York Times. Her recent books include Moody Moody Cars (for ages 4-8), Growing Friendships (for ages 6-12), and Kid Confidence (for parents).
2024-11-111h 10Raising AthletesRaising Confident Kids: Tips from Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore | EP 130 (CLIP)Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, (also known as “Dr. Friendtastic”) is an author, psychologist, and mom of four, based in Princeton, NJ. She is the creator of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic podcast, where she answers questions from children about making and keeping friends. Her blog, Growing Friendships, on Psychology Today, has over 5 million views. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has been featured many times in major media, including Live with Kelly and Ryan and The New York Times. Her recent books include Moody Moody Cars (for ages 4-8), Growing Friendships (for ages 6-12), and Kid Confidence (for parents).
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Struggle Care115: The Difference Between Bullying and Ordinary Meanness (and why it matters) with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-MooreToday’s episode covers the topics of bullying, meanness, and conflict. My guest is uniquely qualified to share her wisdom and expertise, which she did in a TEDx talk. Bullying or meanness: what’s the difference, and how do we recognize the two? Join us to learn more!Show Highlights: ● Dr. Eileen’s background as a clinical psychologist and author● The specific criteria in the definition of bullying● Empowering our kids to withstand meanness without taking a victim stance: “Conflict is inevitable.”● Bullying has become “a thought-stopping cliche.”● Meanness and bully...2024-10-1455 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friend wants all her attention (Rosie, Age 5 3/4)Ep. 63 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with being excluded.Rosie wonders why her friend doesn’t want her to play with anyone else, and what she can do about it.Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/Like the podcast? Check out my books and webi...2024-06-2205 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)All About ForgivenessEp. 62 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: How to forgive friends who have hurt us.When a friend says or does something that hurts us, it’s easy to get stuck in self-righteous bitterness and resentment. But for our own sake, as much as theirs, we need to find ways to forgive them and move past those unavoidable friendship rough spots.Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, an...2024-06-1505 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)How to fight less with brother (Lucy, Age 6)Ep. 61 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with being excluded.Brothers and sisters can be a lot of fun, but sometimes they’re hard to live with. Lucy wants to know how to fight less with your brother.Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/Like the p...2024-06-0804 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friends invited but not him (Henry, Age 8)Ep. 60 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with being excluded. What should Henry do when a kid invites his friends to play but not him? Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com....2024-06-0105 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Get rid of toxic friends (Jessie, Age 13)Ep. 59 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dumping a friend or working things out by changing the dance. Jessie wants to get out of some painful relationships. Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com....2024-05-1806 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Someone’s about to get hurt! (Kenna, Age 7)Ep. 58 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Safety firstKeara wonders what to do to keep a friend safe.Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/ Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to...2024-05-1104 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Avoiding Conflict (Zen, Age 6)Ep. 57 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: The upside of disagreements. Zen wants to know how to avoid conflicts, but what if conflicts are sometimes helpful?Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.Subscribe to...2024-05-0404 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Trouble making friends (Diego, Age 11)Ep. 56 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Showing openness to friendship. Diego wants to know what he can do to make friends. Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://Dr...2024-04-2704 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Say no without feeling bad (Blaire, Age 12)Ep. 55 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: How saying no can save a friendship. Blaire feels bad about saying no to friends. How can she think about things differently? Scroll down for discussion questions. Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/ Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com. ...2024-04-2004 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)How to help a friend dealing with hard times (Dimitri, Age 12)Ep. 54 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Showing up for friends the way they want. Dimitri wants to what he can do to support a friend who is dealing with hard times. Scroll down for discussion questions. Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/ Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at ht...2024-04-1305 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)How to stay calm when someone is bragging (Lillian, Age 11)Ep. 53 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Knowing the difference between bragging and sharing good newsBragging is annoying because it carries an implied putdown: “I’m better than you!” Lillian wants to know how to stay calm when someone is bragging. But are they bragging or just sharing good news?Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRI...2024-04-0605 min
Speaking of PsychologyHow to help kids navigate friendship, with Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhDIt isn’t always easy to navigate the complicated social dynamics of elementary, middle or high school. Clinical psychologist and kids’ friendship expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, talks about how kids make and keep friends; how their understanding of friendship changes as they grow; why most kids are mean sometimes; and how to help kids navigate tough situations including arguments and friendship breakups.For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-03-2746 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friend‘s parents don’t like him (Tyler, Age 12)Ep. 52 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with hearsayTyler wonders how to fix things when his friend’s parents don’t like him.Scroll down for discussion questions.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.Subscribe to my NEW...2024-03-2305 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Mean comment said behind her back (Saoirse, Age 8)Ep. 51 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with hearsay Saoirse wonders what to do when a friend tells her another girl called her weird.Scroll down for discussion questions. Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.) For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/ Like the podcast? Check out my books and webinars at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.Subscribe to my...2024-03-1605 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)A Common Belief that Blocks FriendshipEp. 50 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Beyond the Magnet Myth of FriendshipDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:- What is the Magnet Myth of Friendship? Why is the Magnet Myth NOT true?- How are friends different from fans?- Why does bragging not help you make friends? (Hint: How are other kids likely to react?)- How might worrying about not being “good enough” get in the way of making friends? - Dr. Friendtastic says to “focus on being interested rather than interesting.” What do you think that means? How could...2024-03-0905 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Feeling different and rejected (Charlotte, Age 8)Ep. 49 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Feeling Different and RejectedCharlotte wonders what to do when her differences separate her from her peers.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- We are all different. What are some ways that you are different from other kids around you? Do you feel proud, neutral, or ashamed about those differences? How do those differences affect yo...2024-02-1705 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)New friend claims to be best friend (Lily, Age 6)Ep. 48 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Attraction versus closenessLily wonders how to understand a friend who claims instant intimacy.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:- In your own words, how would you describe the difference between attraction and closeness?- Have you ever had someone try to influence you by saying, “I’ll be your best friend…” or “I won’t be y...2024-02-1004 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Why are friends important? (Brayden, Age 9)Ep. 47 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friends matter. Here's why.We all know friends are important, but Brayden wants to know why. In this week’s episode, I spell out some research findings about the importance of friends and also some ideas about how to be a good friend.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why do you think having good frie...2024-02-0304 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Wishing for a Best Friend (Anna, Age 9)Ep. 46 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Building closer friendshipsWhen they see that other kids paired off with a best friend, and they don’t have one, kids can feel like they’re missing out. Anna wants to know what she can do to get a best friend.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTI...2024-01-2704 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Gets angry at classmates (Reid, Age 5)Ep. 45 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Gets angry at classmatesReid asks about a common problem: getting mad at his peers. Hear what does–and doesn’t–work to manage anger.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Think of a recent time that you felt angry with another kid. What happened...2024-01-2006 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Change self to make friends? (Vera, Age 8)Ep. 44 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Being true to our authentic selfVera wants to know if we have to change ourselves to make friends.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit. (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Think about yourself two or three years ago. How have you changed? How have you stayed the same?...2024-01-1305 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friend cut her hair! (Beatrix, Age 8)Ep. 43 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Learning to say “No.”Beatrix somehow agreed to let her friend snip a tiny bit of her hair but was shocked when the friend cut a big chunk! How can she protect her hair and the friendship?Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you eve...2024-01-0605 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)How to Be a Good FriendEp. 42 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: How to Be a Good Friend.In this year-end wrap-up, Dr. Friendtastic describes 4 areas of friendship that are necessary for becoming a good friend.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- What are some ways that you are a good friend? (Hint: what do...2023-12-1605 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friends won’t listen to “stop” or “no” (Tessa, Age 9)Ep. 41 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Understanding and communicating about boundaries.Tessa wonders how to handle things when her friends don’t respect her boundaries.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Describe a time when someone crossed a boundary of your. Why do you think they did that? How d...2023-12-0907 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friendly brother also acts wild (Vihaan, Age 6)Ep. 40 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Imagining the feelings behind wild behavior.Vihaan’s brother is his best friend, but sometimes he acts wild. How can Vihaan handle this?Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you been around a friend or sibling who acts wild? What do you t...2023-12-0205 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Replaced by a friend’s new friend (Maya, Age 8)Ep. 39 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with jealousy about a friend’s other friend.Maya wants to know how to reconnect with a friend who seems to have moved on to a new best friend.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever been in a situa...2023-11-1805 min
The Hamilton ReviewDr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore: Psychologist, Author and Creator of "Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic" podcastThis week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we welcome Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore to the show! Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, (aka "Dr. Friendtastic") is a psychologist, author, and mom of four, based in Princeton, NJ. She is the creator of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic podcast, and her blog, Growing Friendships, has over 5 million views. Dr. Kennedy-Moore’s recent books include Moody Moody Cars (for ages 4-8), Growing Friendships (for ages 6-12), and Kid Confidence (for parents). Learn more at EileenKennedyMoore.com and DrFriendtastic.com/podcast. How to contact Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore: Eileen Kennedy-Moore Official website 2023-11-1437 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Wondering how to be popular (Richard, Age 11)Ep. 38 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Popular kids aren’t necessarily well-liked.Richard wants to know how to become popular.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Which kids do you know whom you consider to be popular? What do you think makes them popular? Are they also well-liked by ot...2023-11-1104 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)What’s the right gift for a friend? (Saanvi, Age 12)Ep. 37 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Balancing giving and getting.Saanvi isn’t sure how to respond to a friend who gives her expensive gifts.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- What is the best gift you ever received from a friend? What makes you think it’s the bes...2023-11-0405 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Dealing with peer pressure (Ann, Age 9)Ep. 36 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Learning to say "no."Ann wants to know how to avoid letting her friends drag her into doing something she knows she shouldn’t do.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- What are some positive ways your friends have influenced you?- H...2023-10-2805 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Peers put down his interests (Ryan, Age 11)Ep. 35 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Figuring out whose opinion matters to youRyan feels hurt when a classmate boos his efforts and punches his example owl.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Whose opinion matters to you? In other words, who are the special people in your lif...2023-10-2105 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Upset by name-calling (Chloe, Age 9)Ep. 34 - Chloe, Age 9: Upset by name-calling | Communicating about communicatingChloe’s friend doesn’t listen when she asks him to stop calling her namesWould YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever been called names you didn’t like? What happened? How did you handle it?- Wh...2023-10-1405 min
The Mental Health Toolbox PodcastSecrets to Raising Happy, Sociable Kids: An Interview with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-MooreEp.91 In this enlightening interview, we're joined by renowned psychologist and parenting expert, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, author of several books on children's social and emotional development. Dr. Kennedy-Moore shares her insights and practical strategies on raising children who are not just happy, but also sociable and well-adjusted. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, (also known as “Dr. Friendtastic”) is an author, psychologist, and mom of four based in Princeton, NJ. She is the creator of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic podcast where she answers questions from children about making and keeping friends. Her blog Growing Friendships on Psychology Toda...2023-10-1142 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Best ways to show empathy (Richard, Age 11)Ep. 33 – Richard, Age 11: Best ways to show empathy | Turning caring into actionRichard wants to know how to show more empathy for other kids.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Which do you think is the hardest part of showing empathy: Paying attention, imagining the other person’s perspec...2023-10-0706 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friend is pulling away (Tara, Age 12)Ep. 32 – Tara, Age 12: Friend is pulling away | TTrying to reconnect when a friendship starts to fadeTara wonders what to do when a friend becomes less interested in hanging out with the group.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever switched friendship groups? What led to that...2023-09-3005 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)When someone tries to be annoying (Mila, Age 9)Ep. 31 – Mila, Age 9: When someone tries to be annoying | Taking care of yourself versus trying to change othersWhat can Mila and her friends do about a kid who keeps bothering them?Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Do you or someone you know fit the description of a hig...2023-09-2305 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Why do some kids push others around? (Michael, Age 10)Ep. 30 – Michael, Age 10: Why do some kids push others around? | Getting positive versus negative attentionMichael wants to know why some kids think it’s okay to physically push others.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever gotten negative attention from other kids? (In other words, were ki...2023-09-1604 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Dealing with Teasing (Abby, Age 9)Ep. 29 – Abby, Age 9: Dealing with Teasing | Dealing with spill-over anger. Avni asks what to do when a friend is angry about someone or something else but takes it out on her.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Do you have strong feelings about bananas? Why or why not? (OK, th...2023-09-0906 min
Parent-Teacher Conference: Conversations on parenting teens and adolescents.Understanding and troubleshooting friendships with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore Pt. 2 (Episode 4) Making friends, dealing with social problems, anxiety, bullying, overcoming regular meannessNavigating friendships and social relationships is one of the most significant parts of a child’s life. During adolescence, social relationships take on enormous, out-sized importance. That also means that when things get challenging, it can be very difficult.The good news is that there are habits and skills that can be built and research-supported techniques and information that can help.Today’s podcast is the second half of a discussion with THE expert in friendship. Noted child development expert, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore comes by to discuss making friends, bullying, unkindness, social problems, anxiety, and much...2023-08-2642 min
Securely Attached126. Fostering secure attachments in peer relationships: Helping our children form strong friendship bonds with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-MooreAs children grow, their friendships become increasingly more important to them and are an integral part of their developing sense of self, of relationships, and how they fit into this world. Helping them learn to understand, process, and manage the multitude of emotions that come with early peer relationships can have a major impact on their development and mental health. Here to talk about the way children make, maintain, and nurture friendships is Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore. Eileen is a psychologist, friendship expert, and co-author of Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing with Emotions about F...2023-08-2259 min
Parent-Teacher Conference: Conversations on parenting teens and adolescents.Understanding and troubleshooting friendships with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore Pt. 1 (Episode 3)Navigating friendships and social relationships is one of the most significant parts of a child’s life. During adolescence, social relationships take on enormous, out-sized importance. That also means that when things get challenging, it can be very difficult. The good news is that there are habits and skills that can be built and research-supported techniques and information that can help.Today’s guest is an expert in friendship. Noted child development expert, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore comes by to discuss making friends, bullying, unkindness, social problems, anxiety, and much more! Show notes: Dr...2023-08-1937 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Being unfairly targeted by a friend’s anger (Avni, Age 11)Ep. 28 – Avni, Age 11: Being unfairly targeted by a friend’s anger | Dealing with spill-over anger. Avni asks what to do when a friend is angry about someone or something else but takes it out on her.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Spill-over anger is when you’re mad at one...2023-08-1205 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)The new kid at school (Josh Martin aka Majin Buu)Ep. 27 – Dr. Friendtastic's Friendship League: Josh MartinDr. Friendtastic’s Friendship League is made up of adults who care about kids and have volunteered to share with you about a friendship rough spot they faced as a kid plus a kind thing a friend did for them.In this episode, Josh Martin, who is the voice of Dragon Ball Z’s Majin Buu, talks about coping with being the new kid. Learn more about Josh at https://www.instagram.com/originalbuu/?hl=en.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT...2023-08-0505 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Feeling like a second-choice friend (Abigail, Age 10)Ep. 26 – Abigail, Age 10: Feeling like a second-choice friend | Friendship doesn’t have to be all or nothingAbigail wonders what to do when her two friends would rather play with each other than with her.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever felt like a second-choice friend...2023-07-2905 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Handling teasing about religion (Bryson, Age 10)Ep. 25 – Bryson, Age 10: Handling teasing about religion | Moving past us-versus-them thinkingBryson wants to know why kids are sometimes mean about religion.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- How many different religions can you name? What do you know about them?- What examples can you think...2023-07-2205 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Fake friends versus real friends (Olivia, Age 13)Ep. 24 – Olivia, Age 13: Fake friends versus real friends | Some friendships have limits Olivia wants to know how to recognize a fake friendship.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why do you think kids sometimes pretend to like someone when they don’t?- Think of a time whe...2023-07-1505 min
SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay#168 Helping Kids with Feelings & Friendships | Dr. Eileen Kennedy MooreWe all know that when we invest a dollar well, over time with compounding interest, the dollar blossoms in value. Yet, the same can be said for our habits and behaviors. When we cultivate good habits and behaviors, over time they can pay us back with compounding interest as well.
And this idea relates perfectly to what my guest is working on with children—fostering skills that may pay dividends for the rest of their lives by helping them develop better relationships with their emotions and their friends. As a psychologist who has seen the importance of skills relating to em...2023-07-1151 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Getting pushed around at recess (Gage, Age 9)Ep. 23 – Gage, Age 9: Getting pushed around at recess | Play fighting versus real fighting Gage wonders what to do about a kid who throws him to the ground at recess.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever had someone be physically too rough with you? What happened? How did you respon...2023-07-0805 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Changing a bad first impression (Scarlett, Age 13)Ep. 22 – Scarlett, Age 13: Changing a bad first impression | Managing your social reputationScarlett wants to know what to do to change someone’s first impression of her.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever changed your mind about what you think of someone and started to like th...2023-06-2405 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Wanting to be more popular (Eugene, Age 13)Ep. 21 – Eugene, Age 13: Wanting to be more popular | Popularity is not the same as friendshipEugene wonders how to become friends with someone more popular than he is.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Popular kids are socially powerful. What do you think that means? How is that diffe...2023-06-1705 min
Proof of ConceptEp. 11 Making the Most of Every College Opportunity (w/ Eileen Drew)On this episode of Proof of Concept, we had UIUC graduate Eileen Drew. We talked about how Eileen's experience in college and some of the lessons she learned. She spoke about how she is a massive advocate for studying abroad, some of her experiences in student groups, and why taking advantage of every opportunity in college is important. Tune in for a great episode.2023-06-1334 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Lying friend (Anna, Age 9)Ep. 20 – Anna, Age 9: Lying friend | Why might a friend not tell you the truth?Anna is upset about a friend lying to her. What should she do?Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever caught a friend in a lie? How did you feel? Why do you t...2023-06-1006 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Being teased, and an act of kindness (Jason Griffith aka Sonic the Hedgehog)Ep. 19 – Dr. Friendtastic's Friendship League: Jason GriffithDr. Friendtastic’s Friendship League is made up of adults who care about kids and have volunteered to share with you about a friendship rough spot they faced as a kid plus a kind thing a friend did for them. In this episode, Jason Griffith, who was the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, tells a powerful story about overcoming being bullied. Learn more about Jason at https://www.instagram.com/real_jasongriffith/Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at h...2023-06-0305 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friends call him bossy (Kai, Age 9)Ep. 18 – Kai, Age 9: Friends call him bossy | Building great leadership skillsKai wonders what to do when his friends say he’s being bossy. How can he get his ideas across?Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Do you know a kid who seems bossy? Have you ever been ca...2023-05-2004 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Balancing a best friend and another friend (Sophie, Age 10)Ep. 17 – Sophie, Age 10: Balancing a best friend and another friend | Appreciating different flavors of friendsSophie is deciding whether to sit on the bus with her close friend or a new friend. Scroll down for discussion questions, a transcript, and how to submit your child's question.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUEST...2023-05-1305 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Joining a new group of friends (Sam, Age 13)Ep. 16 – Sam, Age 13: Joining a new group of friends | Understanding the difference between fitting in and belongingSam wants to know how he can tell if he’s become friends with a new group.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- What are some ways that friendship groups can be more...2023-05-0604 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)What is a close friend? (Evie, Age 9)Ep. 15 – Evie, Age 9: What is a close friend? | Valuing close friends and other friendsEvie wonders how to tell if she has a close friend.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why do you think it’s important to enjoy casual friends as well as close friends?- Can...2023-04-2904 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Feels guilty, wants to make up with a friend (Rowan, Age 12)Ep. 14 – Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: How to apologize wellRowan feels guilty about doing something mean to his friend. What can he do to repair the friendship?Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever felt guilty about something you did (or didn’t do) to a friend...2023-04-2206 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friend doesn’t want her to have other friends (Mara, Age 9)Ep. 13 – Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with an Octopus FriendMara wonders how to handle a friend who wants to keep her all to herself.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever had an Octopus friend, someone who wanted to keep you all to themselves? How did y...2023-04-1505 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Kid bullies him at recess (Adrian, Age 8)Ep. 12 – Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Knowing when to get adult helpAdrian wonders what to do when a kid picks on him every day at recess.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT and go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- What is the difference between bullying and ordinary meanness? Why does this matter? How would you r...2023-04-0104 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Kids say mean things about a friend’s skin color (Violet, age 8)Ep. 11 – Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Speaking up for a friendViolet wonders how to stand up for her friend when other friends make racist comments.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why do you think it’s important to speak up if you hear someone say something mean about y...2023-03-2505 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friend is disrespectful (Isaac, age 7.5)Ep. 10, Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Speaking up for yourself in kind waysIsaac wonders what to do when another kid treats him and his toys in disrespectful ways. Does that mean the friendship is over?Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. How do you kno...2023-03-1804 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Told she can't play (Ava, age 9)Ep 9 – Ava, age 9: Friendly actions in public versus private settings.Ava has two friends who want to play only with each other. What should she do?Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why do you think Ava’s friends wanted to play only with each other? Why does Dr. Fri...2023-03-1104 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Excluded by friends (Blake, age 11)Episode 8 – Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: On the edge of a friendship group?Blake’s question is about what to do when friends get together without him. This event could mean nothing at all, or it could be a sign of problems in his friendships.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Hav...2023-03-0405 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friend is a poor sport (Emma, age 11)Ep. 7 – Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Choosing how to respond to a frustrating friend.Emma asks what to do when a friend is a poor sport and can’t handle being “it” in a game of tag.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why do you think kids sometimes have troubl...2023-02-2505 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Wondering why kids bully (Jayden, age 9)Episode 6 – Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Empathy blind spots.Jayden wonders why kids bully other kids.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Have you ever been bullied or seen someone get bullied? Has anyone ever accused you of bullying them? What happened?- There are lots of diffe...2023-02-1804 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friend doesn’t do what she wants (Edith, age 8)Ep. 5, Kids Ask Dr Friendtastic: Watch out for shoulds.Edith wants to know how to handle things when a friend doesn’t do what she wants.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- What is the “danger of shoulds”? How can “shoulds” hurt a friendship?- Can you think of...2023-02-1103 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)One friend feels left out (Thomas, age 13)Ep. 4 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with a friendship threesome.It is hard to make everyone happy in a friendship group of three, so Thomas wonders what he can do.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why do you think it might be easier to have a gro...2023-02-0404 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Kid tries to wreck game (Noelle, age 10)Ep. 3 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Be curious about what others think or want.Noelle wonders what she should do when another kid keeps interrupting her game.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why is it usually important to try to get along with people, even if you don...2023-01-2804 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friendship with brother (Brayden, age 12)Ep. 2 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: What does it mean to be a good friend?Brayden wants to be a best friend to his little brother and wonders how he can make that happen.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why do you think it’s sometimes hard for b...2023-01-2802 min
Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friendship Advice for Kids (K-8)Friendship ends over small thing (Naomi, age 7)Ep. 1 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Different points of view.Naomi wonders how something small could end a friendship.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast? SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://drfriendtastic.com/submit/ (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it’s not for emergency situations.)For a TRANSCRIPT go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- Why do you think kids sometimes say, "I don't want to be your friend anymore!"?- What can you do if a f...2023-01-2804 min
Beyond the Reiki GatewayTuning the Biofield with Eileen Day McKusickKathleen and Andrea are thrilled to welcome Eileen Day McKusick, a pioneering researcher, writer, inventor, practitioner, educator and speaker in the fields of therapeutic sound, the human biofield and electric health. In this illuminating episode, Eileen shares her personal journey from addiction to health and resilience, and describes how her groundbreaking work with tuning forks, sound therapy, and the human biofield continues to transform her life and that of countless others with whom she works. Connect with Eileen!Website: www.biofieldtuning.comKathleen's Links: https://campsite.bio/kathleenrmt💕 Andrea's Links: https://zaap.bio/a...2022-09-281h 02